Maureen Johnson was born in Philadelphia, but soon ran off to New York City to study writing and drama at Columbia University. Along the way, she served up hamburgers in the company of mad scientists and talking skeletons in New York, worked in a bar in Piccadilly Circus, nervously worked alongside 5 tigers in Las Vegas, and once got mixed up with the entire cast of a major West End musical. She is the author of The Key to the Golden Firebird and The Bermudez Triangle. You can visit Maureen online at maureenjohnsonbooks.com.

“Equal parts poignant, funny and inspiring, with a delicious fairytale ending.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Johnson’s writing is sophisticated and humorous, her characterisations pitch perfect.”Kirkus Reviews